Bernadette Marie Lyons
November 14, 1933 ~ May 16, 2015
Bernadette M. (O'Rourke) Lyons, 81, of Vienna, VA, passed away on May 16, 2015 at her home. She was born November 14, 1933, in Philadelphia, PA, and had been a resident of Vienna for 57 years. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Paul M. Lyons, three children: Stephen Lyons (John Jenkins) of Seattle, WA; Loretta Zarou (Jamal) of Silver Spring, MD; Sharon L. Iandolo (Ralph) of Sterling, VA; and by her sister Rosemary Sweeny (Robert) of Glen Mills, PA. Bernadette was a member of the Vienna Woman's Club, and a founding member of St. Mark Catholic Church serving in a variety of roles including religious educator, member of the Parish Council, and Eucharistic Minister. As a married couple, Bernadette and Paul were involved with the Catholic Engaged Encounter movement for many years, giving examples of the challenges and blessings of married life to couples about to enter their own marriages. Bernadette enjoyed creative pursuits such as painting, interior design, and photography. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Saturday May 30, 2015 followed by a Memorial Mass at 11 a.m. and inurnment in the Parish Memorial Garden at St. Mark Catholic Church, 9970 Vale Rd., Vienna, VA. In lieu of flowers, the Lyons family would appreciate a contribution to Professional Healthcare Hospice Foundation 7619 Little River Turnpike Suite 600, Annandale, VA 22003 or the Alzheimer's Association 225 N Michigan Ave Suite 1700, Chicago, IL 60601.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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My thoughts and prayers and fond memories go out for Paul and Bernadette Lyons, a truly loving and caring and giving couple for many, many years.
Will miss the immediate rush for napkins after the periodic spill of water, by Bernadette, during some of our past McDonald’s coffee sessions.
Paul, It has been many years, but the memories came flooding back! It was a blessing to me to know you and Bernadette, and my prayers and condolences are with you and your family. I was Sally Masterson, on Blackstone Terr. back then. So many years, so many life changes, but sweet memories live on. Jeff (son) has done well and lives in Manassas, but his heart stays in Vienna. He keeps up with so many on Facebook. Thank God for memories as we touch one another, and keep our hearts full! Sally
Dear Paul, our prayers and condolences are with you and your family. It has been many years since you and Bernadette hosted our Pre-Cana classes along with the DiPaolas. Your support and guidance have been a blessing to us over our 25 years of marriage. We have fond memories of laughing and sharing with Bernadette. We were always thrilled to see you both as ushers when we would return to St. Marks for visits. Please know how much you mean to us. May God comfort you in your time of grief. With love, Scott and Monica Gesicki
Bernadette was the best. She is enjoying the Lord’s presence right now.